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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcomes USMNT and MLS legend Marcelo Balboa in the show. They discuss his football trip, including his decision to return to the US to help launch Major League Soccer in 1996. What were the hardships that kept it – and was it worth the sacrifice?
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Christian and Alexis then dive into the USMNT journey of Marcelo, including his role in the magical run of the 1994 World Cup team on a home floor. Will the World Cup 2026 live in the US until 1994? How can this new team play football in America to the next level?
Later Marcelo reflects on the honor of retiring his sweater through the Colorado Rapids. He also shares why he has a problem with former USMNT players – such as Landon Donovan – who are overly critical of the current team, and why Christian Pulisic deserves a break.
(2:30) – Marcelo Balboa is joining The Cooligans
(6:30) – Marcelo about why he helped launch MLS
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(29:00) – Marcelo’s usmnt – journey and thoughts about the future of Team’s World Cup
(44:00) – What it meant to let his sweater retire by Colorado Rapids
(48:00) -Marcelo about criticism from ex-USMNT players
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